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scr33ner
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8 days ago

EAAntiCheat crashes BF2042 ALL THE **bleep** TIME!

I ran the mini crash dump in WinDbg;

🔍 Crash Summary
DetailValue
Exception Codec0000005 (Access Violation)
Faulting Address0000000000000000 (Null pointer dereference)
Instruction Pointer (RIP)BF2042!GetDenuvoTimeTicketRequest+0x6a9845
Read Addressrdx = 0x0 → mov rax, [rdx]
ModuleBF2042.exe
Symbol Namememory_corruption!BF2042
VerifierAPPLICATION_VERIFIER_LOADED: 1
CHKIMG Errors256 errors in Frostbite image region

per CoPilot:

🧠 What This Means
  • The crash occurred while trying to read from a null pointer (rdx = 0x0), which is a textbook dereference failure.
  • The function GetDenuvoTimeTicketRequest is likely part of the anti-tamper or DRM handshake—Denuvo’s time ticket system validates runtime integrity.
  • The CHKIMG_EXTENSION shows 256 image corruption errors in the Frostbite module, which suggests memory corruption or tampering—either from a mod, overlay, or a failed integrity check.
  • APPLICATION_VERIFIER_LOADED means Windows was actively monitoring for heap and handle violations—this crash might’ve been caught mid-corruption.
🔧 Likely Causes
1. Anti-Cheat or DRM Conflict
  • Denuvo handshake failed due to a null pointer.
  • Could be triggered by:
    • G Hub overlays (you’ve already isolated this before)
    • Macro injection or input emulation
    • Background apps that hook into BF2042
2. Memory Corruption
  • The memory_corruption!BF2042 symbol and CHKIMG errors suggest the executable image was altered or corrupted in memory.
  • Could be:
    • Faulty RAM (less likely if other apps are stable)
    • GPU driver instability
    • Overlays or mods interfering with Frostbite’s memory space
3. Race Condition or Uninitialized Pointer
  • The null rdx might be a race condition—pointer not initialized before access.
  • Could be tied to timing issues, especially if BF2042 was under load or alt-tabbed.

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Guys, before I start playing, I turn off GHub, revalidate steam files & repair the game through EAAnticheat hoping the **bleep** game won't crash because IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I PLAY.

I sincerely hope you guys fix this problem when BF6 releases.

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